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Salon Nouvelle, a full-service salon in Tampa, is a great place to knock out all of your beauty treatments in one location.
Try one of this salon's signature hair treatments, such as hair cuts and color and highlights, and freshen up your look.
If a day of pampering sounds like your cup of tea, don't hesitate to swing by Salon Nouvelle for all your glitz and glamour must-haves.

The staff at Soho Tan Spa knows there’s no single correct path to getting a glowing tan. To accommodate clients of all skin types and sensibilities, they offer tanning treatments ranging from the classic UV beds to airbrush treatments by trained technicians or the automated jets of a VersaSpa booth. Their three-pronged approach lets clients choose the level of privacy and method best suited to their skin. The VersaSpa spray tanning booths offer three tanning MyMyst shades to accommodate clients who just want a splash of color or those who want to look like they've spent weeks in a close orbit around the sun. Four brands of beds let clients emphasize facial tanning or faster tan times, while spa facials performed in the tanning salon help refresh newly tanned skin.

At Tampa's Vanity Box, you can take care of all of your beauty services at once, including hair care, nail care, and waxing.
If you decide to opt for an alternative treatment, such as reiki, this salon has you covered.
Treat yourself to a cut and color at this salon, a top-notch salon.
Tired of removing unwanted hair? Head to Vanity Box for all of your hair removal needs.
Don't forget to call Vanity Box and schedule your relaxation salon treatment today!

Body sculpting is the name of the game at Hollywood Body Wraps. Clients can work toward weight-loss goals with noninvasive services that run the gamut from ThermaSculpt treatments—which liquidate fat cells and tighten skin with ultrasonic and radio-frequency waves—to 10-minute full-body-vibration sessions on Power Plate exercise equipment. Perhaps the signature service here, however, is the body wrap. The detoxifying wraps promote inch loss and reduce the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks, and skin folds.

Looking for a great place to get your Zen on? Check out the selection of day spa services at Enchanteria Day Spa and Dreamery in Tampa.
Cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize your skin with a variety of skin care treatments, such as microdermabrasion and a steam bath.
Loosen up your tensed and overworked muscles with one of the relaxing massages offered at this spa.
For an unforgettable pair of nails, you'll want to head straight to this spa.
With Enchanteria Day Spa and Dreamery's hair removal services, you will leave feeling refreshed and silky smooth.
Keep your mind and body in sync with a refreshing and relaxing spa treatment from Enchanteria Day Spa and Dreamery.

Want to feel on top of the world? Come get fully pampered at Spa Sundara in Tampa.
Say goodbye to blackheads and clogged pores with a facial!
Enhance and maintain the health and beauty of your skin with a professional and safe injection.
For firmer and clearer skin, try one of the many skin care treatments offered at Spa Sundara, such as acne treatment and a body wrap.
Pay attention to your body's needs and indulge in a relaxing massage, such as Aroma Oil, hot stone, deep tissue, and Swedish.
Take advantage of a signature nail treatment, such as pedicures and manicures, and leave with some sassy nails.
With Spa Sundara's hair removal services, you will leave feeling refreshed and silky smooth.
Liven up your hair with a number of treatments such as hair cuts done by professional stylists.
For customized alternative services that will suit your unique needs, head to this professional facility.
This spa enforces an appointment-only policy, reducing the possibility of a wait.
Pamper yourself with moderately-priced spa services from this establishment and keep your wallet in check.
Guests of Spa Sundara can choose to pay for their services with a major credit card.
Spa Sundara is located in a prime area for those who wish to park in lots.
Spa Sundara is perfect for a day of pampering or a simple solution for relieving stress, so book an appointment today no matter your motivation.

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The term “mud bath” seems paradoxical. How do you bathe in something that makes you dirty? And more importantly, why would you? The short answer: spending some time up to your neck in mud can be good for your skin. The longer answer, however, is a bit more nuanced and involves a closer look at fangotherapy—treatments that involve mud. Read on for four key fangotherapy facts, which may convince you to act like a pig at your next spa visit.
1. People have been rolling in the mud for centuries.
And not just for fun! Native Americans have used mud to treat irritated skin, and Cleopatra reputedly took trips to the Dead Sea and coated herself with its mud as part of her beauty regimen. Both Napoleon and Beethoven were fond of visiting the Czech spa resorts of Karlovy Vary, which have been espousing the benefits of the region’s hot springs and mud since the 1300s. Then there’s the story of the blind man Tekir and his donkey, a folktale from Lake Techirghiol in Romania. According to legend, Tekir was riding his faithful donkey when they both became hopelessly mired in the mud of the lake. They emerged hours later, only to realize that the mud had cured Tekir’s blindness as well as the rest of his (and his donkey’s) various ills. Mud from Lake Techirghiol has been prized and harvested for its therapeutic properties since the early 1900s. Some of these anecdotes may be far-fetched, but they all convey the single most important fact about fangotherapy:2. The secret to finding great mud: location, location, location.
Unfortunately, you can’t just wait until it rains, writhe around on your front lawn, and call it fangotherapy. The best kind of fangotherapy mud isn’t a simple mixture of water and soil—it’s rich in minerals, the kind that are only present under specific geological conditions, such as magnesium, sodium, and sulfur. The Dead Sea, the European moorlands, certain lakes, and natural hot springs are the places to go for mineral-rich mud. The hot springs of Calistoga, California, compose the mud-bath capital of the United States. The mud there contains volcanic ash, and when mixed with mineral water from the surrounding hot springs, it’s an especially nutritious treat for skin cells. Yalda Teranchi, a manager at Calistoga’s Indian Springs Spa, attests to this fact. “It’s a double whammy with the mud and the mineral water, [which comes] straight from the geyser,” she said, adding that using fresh mud makes a world of difference. “A spa I used to work at [ordered] volcanic ash to make its mud wraps. Here, it’s a little heavier because of the natural ingredients, the purities in it.”
If you can’t travel, however, you can always get cosmetics or schedule spa treatments that incorporate mineral-rich mud.3. Getting down and dirty actually has some benefits.
Mud—especially Dead Sea mud—has been said to alleviate the symptoms of skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea. Being buoyed by a warm mud bath can also ease assorted aches and pains in the joints, such as those that stem from arthritis.
Some people bathe in mud for cosmetic reasons, too. Dr. R. Makala Anders, a dermatologist at Sonoma and Santa Rosa Dermatology, said the minerals in mud can indeed “rejuvenate and stimulate” skin cells, causing them to “plump up” for a more glowing appearance. He noted that mud is a great moisturizer, one that naturally causes skin to feel tighter and healthier. And, of course, floating in a mud bath can be relaxing. “It’s getting back to the basics a little bit. … It’s very nurturing, it’s very centering,” Yalda said. “If you don’t mind being around a large quantity of naked people.”4. But, like anything else, mud has its limits.
A mud bath, mud mask, or mud wrap should not be seen as a miracle treatment. “The effects [of a mud bath] would be pretty minimal and short-lasting, most of the time,” Dr. Anders said. That’s because the helpful minerals in mud can’t penetrate any deeper than the very first layer of the skin, the stratum corneum.“The skin is made to keep stuff out!” he said. “It’s actually really difficult to make molecules small enough to penetrate down into the epidermis and beyond. Mud isn’t going to do that.”
That doesn’t mean that it won’t make you feel like a million muddy bucks, though. At least for a little while. Check out primers on other unusual treatments:Sensory Deprivation May Be the Key to True RelaxationWhy You Should Wear a Hydration Mask on an Airplane

Some people who want to relax get a massage. Some meditate during yoga. And others float in a pitch-black, saltwater-filled isolation tank.Sensory deprivation sounds a bit odd, but for some people, it can be the secret to overcoming pain or writing the great American novel. If you’re hesitant about plunging into a flotation tank, we addressed some questions you might have to help give you a better sense (pun sort of intended) of what sensory deprivation is all about.What is sensory deprivation?Sensory deprivation is exactly what it sounds like: the act of depriving your senses of external stimuli. Technically speaking, the term can be applied to the deliberate restriction of any one sense. Wearing a blindfold, for instance, would be considered a form of sensory deprivation. However, the term is mostly used to refer to the restriction of several—if not all—of the senses at once.
Why … would I want to do that?Sensory-deprivation therapy is often referred to as restricted environmental stimulation therapy, which is shortened to REST—and for good reason. While floating in an isolation tank, the postural muscles can fully relax, something they can’t even do during bed rest (you frequently need to adjust for adequate blood flow). Therefore, the body is able to rest in a way it’s otherwise unaccustomed to.But REST’s most significant benefits happen in the brain. A typical float session lasts about 90 minutes; studies have shown that, in the last 20 minutes, the brain switches from alpha and beta brain waves to theta brain waves.Is that good or bad?It’s good—great, in fact. Theta waves are usually only present in the brain at very select times, most notably during REM sleep. During the theta state, your subconscious typically works through problems, which can promote a period of enhanced creativity. The theta state is also unique in that those experiencing it are able to achieve very deep relaxation while remaining conscious of their surroundings.In everyday life, people typically experience the theta state for just a few minutes (usually right before falling asleep and right before waking). With practice, many people in REST floats can remain in a theta state for much longer.What are some of the possible benefits of this type of rest?
Many people who float are hoping to reap specific benefits beyond general relaxation. Because the theta state is where creativity and problem solving occur, flotation REST is of interest to artistic types or anyone struggling to work through emotional or mental blockages. (Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton was a reported fan of using flotation tanks to overcome writer’s block.)Others may be more interested in the physical benefits of flotation REST. Some studies have shown that endorphin levels are higher during floating, which may provide pain relief. Others have indicated that cortisol levels are reduced, leading to a decrease in stress. Some controlled studies have also suggested that flotation therapy may be beneficial to those trying to quit smoking or abstain from drugs or alcohol.
I’ve heard that floating will allow me to talk to aliens. Is this true?You’re probably referencing stories about John C. Lilly, who invented the first flotation tank in 1954. Lilly was a neuroscientist who was interested in studying the brain when it was deprived of outside stimuli (at the time, many thought the mind would simply go to sleep). Lilly was a brilliant—if somewhat eccentric—scientist who later became known for his work trying to establish communication between dolphins and humans.Lilly became a flotation-tank devotee himself, and he was also an avid user of psychedelic drugs like LSD. Eventually, those passions overlapped: he was known to use LSD while in the tank, sometimes while accompanied by dolphins. Later on, Lilly claimed to have made contact with a group of cosmic entities during a float, when his consciousness left his human body and traveled to outer space.While Lilly’s experiences are certainly interesting, they aren’t typical of the average tank user, especially those who aren’t using LSD.What’s the deal with the saltwater? Couldn’t I just lie down in a dark room?As we mentioned, floating has many benefits, one of which is that the postural muscles completely relax in a way they can’t manage while in contact with a surface like a bed or the floor. If total (or near-total) numbing of the senses is what we’re after, then floating is the best option.Is it possible I could drown?
No! This is where the salt comes in. The earliest flotation tanks required submerged users to wear a special suit and mask so they could breathe. Obviously, it wasn’t an ideal situation. The suit and breathing apparatus were uncomfortable and difficult to use, hindering the floater’s ability to truly relax. Today’s tanks use a high concentration of Epsom salts to drastically increase the density of the water, making it essentially impossible for you to turn over or drown. The water is also kept right at skin temperature so users will not feel the boundary between the parts of their body that are underwater and those that are exposed to the air. This all sounds great, but are there any drawbacks?
Many isolation-tank users report feeling a bit uncomfortable during their first float, and it’s not unusual to experience itching throughout the body for the first half of your time in the tank. Others might feel confined in the dark tank—if that happens to you, just remember you are in control and can leave at any time.Illustrations by Jen Jackson, GrouponFavin the Maven takes on flotation therapy and other alternative treatments:Five Things I Learned from Spending an Hour in an Isolation TankHow Does Acupuncture Work?

Men’s skin and women’s skin differ in a few key areas. For instance, men’s skin is 25% thicker, has a higher collagen density, produces more sebum oil, and appears to be better hydrated. That’s why facials tailored specifically to men’s skin exist. What is a men’s facial?Men’s facials are formulated to the unique needs of men’s skin and usually deal with problems men commonly face, such as razor burn and ingrown hairs, dullness, and sensitivity. Some target skin that has been damaged by the elements like sun and wind, some target acne, and some target aging. If essential oils are used, they generally are infused with “masculine” scents—think musk and cedar, not sirloin steak. What happens during the treatment?Aestheticians deeply cleanse skin before exfoliating away dead skin cells, steaming open pores, performing extractions to clear individually clogged pores, and applying a toner. The facials may include a vigorous face, neck, and shoulder massage, and they often conclude with the application of a customized mask and men’s skincare products. How long does the facial take?Men’s facials generally last 30–60 minutes.See a men's facial in action below:Get some more grooming guidance:Beard Tips from a Man Competing for America’s Best BeardAll About Basic Facials